Living in Edisto Beach, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edisto Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Edisto Beach has 1,092 residents with a median age of 64.5. The median household income is $85,521 (23% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $719,200, the median rent is $1,136/month.
Edisto Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Edisto Beach at a glance
- Population
- 1,092
- Median age
- 64.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $85,521State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $719,200State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,136/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 85.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Edisto Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 178% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Edisto Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edisto Beach the median home value is $719,200, 116% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,136 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,875 a month in housing costs.
Edisto Beach median household income
The median household income in Edisto Beach is $85,521 and the income per person is $72,100. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Edisto Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,160
- Owner-occupied
- 85.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.4%
- Vacant
- 71.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 1.78
71.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Edisto Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Edisto Beach demographics
- Population
- 1,092
- Median age
- 64.5
- Under 18
- 2.1%
- 65 and older
- 48.3%
- Households
- 613
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edisto Beach ›
Education in Edisto Beach
61% of adults 25 and older in Edisto Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 28.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edisto Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 28.5%
- Drive alone
- 57.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Edisto Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edisto Beach | 1,092 | $85,521 | $719,200 | $1,136 |
| Harbor Island | 303 | $105,425 | $366,100 | — |
| Seabrook Island | 2,204 | $127,500 | $1,001,400 | $3,501 |
| Rockville | 121 | $82,500 | $459,100 | $2,083 |
| Meggett | 1,307 | $97,865 | $714,100 | — |
| Adams Run | 469 | $79,107 | — | — |
| Fripp Island | 752 | $102,778 | $671,300 | — |
| Kiawah Island | 2,326 | $213,594 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Hollywood | 5,382 | $73,693 | $460,100 | $1,625 |
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What is the median household income in Edisto Beach, SC?
The median household income in Edisto Beach is $85,521, 23% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Edisto Beach?
The median home value in Edisto Beach is $719,200, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Edisto Beach?
The median gross rent in Edisto Beach is $1,136 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Edisto Beach, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 178% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Edisto Beach?
The median age in Edisto Beach is 64.5 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Edisto Beach?
The average commute to work in Edisto Beach is 28 minutes; 28.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edisto Beach?
The unemployment rate in Edisto Beach is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edisto Beach?
61% of adults in Edisto Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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